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The National Football League spent over $600,000 lobbying on blockchain technology during the second half of 2021.  According to disclosure reports, the NFL has lobbied Congress and different government agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission. Aside from the SEC, the NFL also lobbied the White House Office, the Department of Justice, and the Department … Read more

The last season may have ended in a dramatic fashion but the controversy isn’t over yet. A video containing previously unheard audio recently emerged. The audio involved F1 director Michael Masi and Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley.   Masi was accused of doing exactly what Red Bull wanted even if it meant breaking FIA rules. … Read more

The Super Bowl is the culmination of the NFL season and one of the biggest sports events in the world. This Sunday, February 13th marks the 56th edition of the Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams facing the Cincinnati Bengals. The Rams have the advantage of playing the game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, … Read more

Even after recent criticisms to UFC commentator Joe Rogan, Spotify refused to take out Joe Rogan’s “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast off their platform. The initial controversy centered on the spread of COVID19 misinformation from Rogan’s podcast. However, it has escalated into something that involved the use of racist remarks. A video circulated online where … Read more

Nike first announced that it has suspended its relationship with Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood after domestic violence allegations surfaced against the 20-year-old football star. In its statement, Nike said that “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation”. But this time, a Nike spokesperson confirmed via … Read more

StockX, an online reseller for non-fungible tokens (NFT), is being sued by the shoe and sportswear giant for trademark infringement. The Detroit-based sneaker exchange has been accused by Nike of selling NFTs that use Nike’s trademarks without its authorization. The lawsuit was filed on February 3 asking StockX for unspecified money damages and an order … Read more

English Premier League team Manchester United is set to announce its partnership with blockchain platform company Tezos. According to a report by the Athletic, both Manchester United and Tezos agreed to a deal that is worth over £20 million per year ($27 million). This deal will allow Tezos to have its logo on the team’s … Read more

The Women’s National Basketball Association announced the completion of a $75 million capital raise, the largest single-round investment ever for women’s sports. The investors received equity in the league previously owned by teams from both the NBA and the WNBA, as the league’s value surged to $1 billion. Nike, as one of the league’s premier … Read more

Lewis Hamilton has been silent since losing the chance to capture the historic 8th Formula 1 world championship back in December. In the last heartbreaking lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the race and the season. Both entered the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tied on points. In his first … Read more

Los Angeles isn’t exactly having an ideal season. The franchise is plagued by injuries for the 2021-2022 season. Among key players that suffered injuries include Lebron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers was hoping that the team will finally have a good run by the time Davis returns after a sprained MCL. But of course, … Read more